AIM
Level 2
QN: 601/0759/5
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AIM Qualifications Level 2 Award in Science
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other General Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 456 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
456 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Chemical Analysis and Detection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the reagents and techniques used to analyse inorganic chemical compounds.
- Be able to classify compounds according to their pH.
- Be able to show how chromatography is used to analyse materials.
- Be able to detect different chemicals in unknown compounds.
2
Chemical Properties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the terminology associated with solution chemistry.
- Understand the process of neutralisation.
- Be able to predict the outcome of a displacement reaction.
- Understand the energy changes in a chemical reaction.
- Know how to change the rate of a chemical reaction.
- Understand the nature of organic chemicals.
3
Ecosystems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics of living organisms.
- Be able to set up an animal habitat.
- Be able to classify animals into groups.
- Know the needs of seeds and plants.
- Be able to grow plants from seed.
- Use quadrats to sample a static population.
- Know how and why information about the weather is collected.
- Be able to collect information about the weather.
- Understand the terms ‘carbon emissions’ and ‘carbon footprint’.
- Be able to measure carbon emissions and footprints.
4
Electricity and Heat
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand electric circuits.
- Understand the effects and use of electromagnetics in motors and dynamos.
- Understand thermal expansion and its everyday effects.
- Know methods of heat transfer.
5
Energy and Our Universe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate energy transformations.
- Know properties and applications of waves and radiation.
- Know how electrical energy is produced and transferred.
- Know the components of the solar system and the way the universe is changing.
6
Exploring Our Universe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how ideas about the universe have developed.
- Know the principle stages in the lives of stars.
- Know methods of measuring astronomical distances.
- Know theories of the origin and fate of the universe.
- Be able to investigate astronomical objects.
7
Forensic Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the uses of chromatography to analyse soluble dyes.
- Be able to obtain and classify fingerprints.
- Be able to identify the structure of different fibres.
- Know about steganography.
- Know how graphology can be used in forensic science.
- Be able to use techniques for the analysis of similar substances from more than one source.
8
Health and Safety in a Laboratory Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain health and safety in a laboratory.
- Be able to operate safely in a laboratory.
9
Human Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand properties of nutrients.
- Understand nutritional needs of the human body.
- Know nutritional requirements of specific groups.
- Understand how the human body absorbs nutrients.
10
Infection and Immunity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main types of pathogen and their mode of transmission.
- Understand the non-specific defences of the body.
- Understand the organisation of the immune system and the immune response.
- Understand what is meant by acquired immunity.
- Understand the role of antibiotics in treating infection.
11
Investigating Architecture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of strength in shapes.
- Be able to construct and test the strength of shapes.
- Know how shapes are used to build structures.
- Be able to construct supporting structures.
- Understand how role and length affects design.
- Be able to construct a bridge.
12
Investigating Space
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure of our solar system.
- Understand the characteristics of Earth that help it to sustain life.
- Be able to create a planet simulation which will sustain life.
- Understand how a telescope works.
- Be able to design and create a telescope.
- Understand how humans survive in space.
- Understand the role and features of a space probe.
- Be able to design a space probe.
13
Medical Physics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand atomic structure.
- Understand the nature of alpha, beta and gamma radiation and X-rays.
- Understand the main uses of ionising radiation in monitoring and treatment.
- Understand how radioisotopes are used in health care.
- Understand the health applications of a selected part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Understand how ultrasound is used in health care.
14
Microorganisms and Infection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how pathogens ca
- use disease.
- Understand how microorganism growth can be controlled.
- Know how to control microorganism growth.
15
Plant Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the classification of plants.
- Understand the structure and function of flowers.
- Understand the processes of pollination and fertilisation.
- Understand the process of germination.
- Understand the main external features of a dicotyledon and monocotyledon.
- Understand the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
16
Science and Cosmetics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to test and compare a range of shampoos.
- Be able to make a shampoo using readily available substances.
- Be able to make a bath bomb.
- Understand changes in composition as a result of heating.
- Understand how smells travel from the source.
17
Science and Fire Fighting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components necessary for a fire to occur.
- Be able to test fuels to measure cleanness and energy efficiency.
- Know which different types of fire extinguisher are required for different types of fire.
- Understand how fire extinguishers work.
- Understand the properties of fire retardant materials.
18
Science and Food
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the part that senses can play in eating.
- Understand how food is digested.
- Know the role that micro-organisms can play in food production.
- Understand the importance of food hygiene.
19
Science Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a microscope.
- Know how to use a Bunsen burner safely.
- Be able to use a Bunsen burner safely.
- Be able to use a thermometer to take accurate temperature readings.
- Understand how the boiling point of a liquid can be altered.
- Be able to show how the boiling point of a liquid is affected by the addition of a solute.
- Be able to use the flame test technique to identify metals contained in solutions.
- Understand the changes that can occur when two substances react together.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/0759/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other General Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2013